I hit a printing plate from 2008 Bowman Chrome after stopping at the LCS last night for a couple packs (some no-name prospect I can't even remember at the moment). The plate looks fine but border around the player is really poor condition (white marks, dings, etc).

Since it's a 1/1 of a crappy player, am I likely going to be disappointed if I send it in for a swap? Just wonder if anyone has sent in "rare" no-name players and actually been pleased with the replacement...

Since 1/1's "should" have been packed out I hope they don't have a replacement sitting on hand for you. That would mean they didn't pack some hits out in a case like this I would almost expect or would hope they would replace the bordering layer on top of the plate. Will they do it on a card a couple years old idk.

I see what your saying, the border is nicked up and its bothering you correct? I guess give them a call

So you are saying that a printing plate that was actually used to make the cards in the printing process should not look used? This is absolutely crazy. That plate was used to make the cards, do you seriously expect it to look in pristine condition? There is no way Topps is going to replace that further more they shouldn't replace that.

One of the reasons I hate selling plates on eBay. When I do I make very sure to clearly and boldly state that most printing plates have some sort of factory damage from their use and the one I'm selling is no different.

I wonder how many negatives have been given on eBay by people who buy a plate and don't understand that almost 100% of them are "damaged" in some way.

Printing plates are just that.. I don't think I've ever seen a nice printing plate except for the framed variety...

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Originally Posted by 7290morint

I would actually be more concerned if the plate was in "mint" condition.

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Originally Posted by wcjohnson

Thats just the way those are bro never seen a great conditioned print plate. Nice pull for just opening a couple packs thou.

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Originally Posted by 7290morint

So you are saying that a printing plate that was actually used to make the cards in the printing process should not look used? This is absolutely crazy. That plate was used to make the cards, do you seriously expect it to look in pristine condition? There is no way Topps is going to replace that further more they shouldn't replace that.

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Originally Posted by Tyler

Printing plates are used to manufacture the cards. This is how they're supposed to look.

did any of you look at the pic? the plate isn't damaged....... the frame around the plate is damaged.

I've got a few of the 2011 Series 1/2 plates that are in very good condition

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I honestly wouldn't even bother sending it in. Why would you want to send in a 1/1 printing plate and take the chance of NOT getting a 1/1 printing plate back? Are you planning on selling the plate? Plus, like others have said, they won't replace cards more than a year old.

I feel companies shouldn't put the paper borders on them anyway. Just pack them out in their natural condition.